Necktie bag

ABSTRACT

A bag for mailing neckties with a large pointed end with a tip, having an underside, a top side, a bottom end with symmetrical glued ends defining symmetrical triangular crimp lines and an alternative notch, a top end with a sealable-flap with a display hole, and an opening for insertion of a folded necktie, pointed end first, and a compartment for containment of the folded necktie, said compartment being defined at the bottom end by the triangular crimp lines to match the pointed end of the folded necktie.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to mailing containers. More specifically, itrelates to protective packaging and a mailing bag for neckties.

The necktie usually worn by men is a narrow length of material wornabout the neck and tied in front. Typically, a necktie has a wide endand a narrow end. When tied, the wide end lies above the narrow end, andtypically, both ends are sewn into a truncated symmetrical point atangle of approximately 45 degrees on each side.

Because of the pointed ends, a necktie does not fit well into mostmailing envelopes or containers which are typically rectangular inshape. As a result, it is very easy to rumple or bend the ends of anecktie the points of which are delicate, when mailed or sent in aconventional package. Neckties, by their very nature and purpose, arefashion items meant to accent the attire of the wearer. Furthermore,because of the quality fabrics and craftsmanship that goes into mostneckties especially at the point of the tie, their cost can be quitehigh.

There is a need for an economical mailing container specificallydesigned to carry a necktie without damage, especially to the ends ofthe necktie.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of this invention to provide an economical and sturdybag for mailing and transportation of a necktie, which bag shall protectand prevent damage, rumpling or bending of the ends of the necktie.

It is a further object of this invention to provide instructions to theuser for folding and insertion of a necktie into the inventive bag.

It is a further object of this invention that the inventive bag beprovided with a flap for sealing the bag and also that the flap beprovided with a hole for hanging and display.

It is a further object of this invention that the bag be manufacturedfrom a rigid or semi-rigid material to prevent folding or damage to thecontents.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the under side of the inventive tie bag.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the top side of the inventive tie bag.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the under side with a portion of theunder side removed to show a necktie placed in the inventive tie bag.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bottom side of the inventive tie bagwith an alternative configuration at the bottom end.

FIG. 5 is a cross section of the bottom end of the inventive tie bagtaken at Section 5-5 shown on FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the under side with a portion of theunder side removed to show a necktie placed in the inventive tie bagwith an alternative configuration at the bottom end.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of the under side 2 of the inventivetie bag 1 with a flap 3 at the top end 9 having a sealing under side 5.Also shown in the flap 3 is a display hole 4, typically used for hangingthe inventive tie bag 1 on a display rack. While not visible in thisview, the inventive tie bag 1 has an opening 14 for insertion of afolded necktie 13 into a bag compartment 15. Once the necktie 13 isinserted into the tie bag 1 through the opening 14, the flap 3 would befolded over the opening 14. The flap 3 can be attached to the surface 7of the under side 2 with any of several sealing methods such asself-sticking adhesive applied to the sealing under side 5 or any of themethods commonly used to seal envelopes.

As depicted in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the tie bag 1 has a basic rectangularshape with a right side edge 17, a left side edge 18, a top end 9 and abottom end 8. However, unlike conventional envelopes or mailingcontainers in which the compartment for containment of the item beingmailed or shipped is essentially also a rectangular shape, thecompartment 15 in the tie bag 1 has been altered to match and supportthe pointed end 19 of a necktie 13. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, theunder side 2 and the top side 12 are glued together in symmetricalfashion at the bottom right and left corners 22 to form glued ends 11creating triangular crimp lines 10. The crimp lines 10 define the bottomof the compartment 15 in a triangular shape compatible with the pointedend 19 of a necktie 13, as shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the top side 2 inventive tie bag 1,showing the top side 6 of the flap 3 with a display hole 4 at the topend 9.

Also shown in FIG. 2 are the symmetrical glued ends 11 at the bottomcorners 22 with crimp lines 10.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the under side 2 of the tie bag 1,with a portion of the under side 2 removed to show a folded necktie 13placed in the compartment 15 of the tie bag 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, the necktie 13 would be folded in half, folded inhalf again and inserted in the tie bag opening 14, pointed end 19 first,into the bag compartment 15, so that the pointed end 19 and tip 25 wouldbe stopped at the bottom crimp line 10, thereby preventing any movementor folding of the pointed end 19 and tip 25 or extra pressure on the tip25 of the pointed end 19 as any pressure due to movement will be evenlydistributed to both edges along the pointed end 19 of the tie 13. Oncethe necktie 13 was folded and inserted into the tie bag 1, the flap 3would be folded over to close the tie bag opening 14 and the sealingunder side 5 of the flap 3 would be attached to the surface 7 of theunderside 2.

While not shown, both the under side surface 7 and the top side surface16 could be pre-printed with logos, return addresses, mailing labels orfolding instructions as so desired.

While not shown, it is also intended that the tie bag 1 be constructedof a sturdy but pliable material suitable to a mailing container orenvelope. Among those materials which might be used are cardboard orTYVEK®. In addition, the tie bag 1 may also be formed from one pre-cutpiece of material and folded at either the right side edge 17 or theleft side edge 18 and sealed at the opposite edge.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the bottom side 2 with alternativesymmetrical bottom crimp lines 20. In this configuration, the crimplines 20 do not come to a point, but rather create a notch 21, with theintention that the tip 25 on a necktie pointed end 19 would not touchthe crimp lines 20, thereby preventing folding and damage of the tip 25.

FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the bottom end 8 of the tie bag 1 takenat Section 5-5 in FIG. 1. In this cross section the inner surface 23 ofthe under side 2 and the inner surface 24 of the top side 12 are incontact and fixedly attached by glue or some other appropriate sealingmethod to form a glued end 11 to define a bottom crimp line 10 whichlimits the bag compartment 15.

FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the under side 2 of the tie bag 1with alternative symmetrical bottom crimp lines 20 and a notch 21 asdepicted in FIG. 4, with a portion of the under side 2 removed to show afolded necktie 13 placed in the compartment 15 of the tie bag 1. Thepointed end 19 would be stopped at the bottom crimp line 20 with the tip25 at the notch 21, thereby preventing any movement or folding of thepointed end 19 or tip 25 or extra pressure on the tip 25 of the pointedend 19 as any pressure due to movement will be evenly distributed toboth edges along the pointed end 19 of the tie 13 and the tip 25 wouldbe untouched at the notch 21.

The tie bag 1 would be of such length to receive a necktie folded to afourth of its length and wide enough to receive the widest part of thenecktie. A working model of the tie bag 1 is 4.563 inches wide and 16.54inches long with a flap 3 of 1.757 inches. The symmetrical crimp lines10 are at a 45 degree angle from the bottom end 8. The display hole 4 is⅜ inch in diameter. In the alternative embodiment depicted in FIG. 4,the notch 21 would be 0.38 inches wide.

1. A bag for mailing neckties with a large pointed end with a tip,comprising an underside, a top side, a bottom end with symmetrical gluedends defining symmetrical triangular crimp lines, a top end with asealable flap and an opening for insertion of a folded necktie, pointedend first, and a compartment for containment of the folded necktie, saidcompartment being defined at the bottom end by the triangular crimplines to match the pointed end and tip of the folded necktie.
 2. A bagfor mailing neckties with a large pointed end with a tip, comprising anunderside, a top side, a bottom end with symmetrical glued ends definingsymmetrical triangular crimp lines and a notch, a top end with asealable flap and an opening for insertion of a folded necktie, pointedend first, and a compartment for containment of the folded necktie, saidcompartment being defined at the bottom end by the triangular crimplines and notch to match the pointed end and tip of the folded necktiewith the tip at the notch.
 3. The bag of claim 1 wherein the sealableflap further comprises a display hole for hanging the bag on a displayrack.
 4. The bag of claim 2 wherein the sealable flap further comprisesa display hole for hanging the bag on a display rack.